selfish
Example Sentences
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He called the offending "organised and sophisticated criminality which has been committed for selfish gain".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
I’m generous at times, but sometimes I’m selfish and sometimes I’m loyal and sometimes I’m narcissistic.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Which is why you might want to take an interest in what’s actually happening inside these homes — even if only for selfish reasons.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
She also rejected Price's change of pleas, which she said was "selfish and cowardly".
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
I’m acutely aware that I sound just as selfish as Tano at this point, but I don’t care.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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